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    Coast Guard rescues 4 people from their overturned boat near Freeport, officials say

    2024-05-15

    Coast Guard crews rescued four people from their overturned boat earlier this week in Freeport.

    According to Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston, watchstanders received a mayday call at about 4:47 p.m. on Monday from a crew member who said their tug and barge were rolling over on their side with four people aboard.

    Officials said the boat crew pulled three people on board from a life raft and taken to Station Freeport.

    The fourth person, who reportedly suffered a back injury, was hoisted into a helicopter and flown to the University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston.

    Their conditions are unknown.

    SEE ALSO: Crews face 'challenging water conditions' amid search for missing person in Lake Houston

    The search for a missing person continues near the San Jacinto River Dam on Wednesday after a boat reportedly capsized in Lake Houston on Tuesday.

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